Pioneer 1200 Maintenance Service Manual page 165

TROUBLESHOOTING AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FE400 ENGINE
4. Allow the engine to idle for at least six minutes (the meter records in six-minute increments). See fol-
lowing DANGER.
∆
DANGER
• Do not operate gasoline vehicle in an enclosed area without proper ventilation. The engine
produces carbon monoxide, which is an odorless, deadly poison.
5. If the reading does not change after six minutes, then replace the fuel gauge/hour meter.
TEST PROCEDURE 28 – LIGHT SWITCH
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
1. Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in NEUTRAL. Chock
the wheels.
2. Disconnect the battery cables as instructed (Figure 11-1, Page 11-5). See WARNING "To avoid unin-
tentionally starting..." in General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-2.
3. Remove the center dash assembly. See Key Switch Removal, Section 12, Page 12-14.
4. Use a multimeter set on 20 volts DC with alligator clips on the meter probes. Connect the red (+) probe
to the light switch terminal with the blue wire connected to it (Figure 11-56, Page 11-45).
∆
CAUTION
• Before connecting battery cables, make sure none of the electrical components touch the
front body trim or other parts of the vehicle frame. Place a dry towel between the body trim
and the center dash to prevent an electrical short.
WAVETEK 5XL
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Figure 11-56 Light Switch Test
5. Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first, and tighten terminals to 20 ft-lb (27 N·m). Coat ter-
minals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CCI P/N 1014305).
6. Connect the black (–) probe of the multimeter to the negative (–) post of the battery.
2003 Pioneer 1200/1200SE Gasoline Vehicle Maintenance and Service Manual
LIGHT
SWITCH
11
Test Procedures
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